A young Christian boy attends a druid worship that is attacked by invading Irish tribes. Taken captive, he is taken back to Ireland to become a slave. Enduring many hardships, he finds comfort and eventually salvation in his faith. After several years, he escapes back to England, where he joins a convent to prove his faith. His greatest desire is to return to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. Years later, he is given the opportunity. Upon setting foot on the Irish soil, all snakes are aitomatically driven from the land. He then overcomes many obstacles, including disagreements with the British Cardinal (Malcolm McDowell), to fulfill his destiny and ultimately being given Sainthood.
Acting
Malcolm McDowell sneering magnificently as Cardinal Quentin.
Production
Ireland standing in for Ireland, blessedly authentic.
Director
Robert Hughes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The snake banishment is pure legend; Ireland likely never had native snakes due to post-glacial geography, not Patrick.
Saint Patrick's actual writings survive—two short Latin letters—making this 100-minute extrapolation impressively ambitious.
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